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Extensions Are Bad For Hair - StyleLIES

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Lies, Hair Cut and Style

extensionsMost times the word extension parallels the word weave which evokes images of horrible, fake hair on fried, damaged heads. But after consulting with extension gurus Nikki and Riawna, who hail from the famous Ken Paves Salon, we learned that this is far from the truth. The styling team, who do extensions for Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan, say that extensions of wrongfully gotten a bad rap. So we're here to turn this extensions myth around once and for all.

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Get Lindsay Lohan's Look - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Tip of the Day

lindsay lohanWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

Lindsay Lohan's long hair is one of her most recognizable features (aside from her beauty, curves, and much gossiped love life of course). Nikki and Riawna, the Ken Paves Salon Great Lengths extension power team, are the hands behind Lindsay's long, gorgeous locks. So just how do they keep Lindsay's hair looking right?

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Extension Myths Busted - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

eva longoriaWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

When most of us think extensions, we think of a hideous weave and chicks with totally fried, damaged hair. But did you know that 90% of celebs have extensions? Now you're probably wondering who has them and why you can't tell what's what. Riawna says it's because "not all extensions are bad for your hair. Keep in mind you get what you pay for." So that girl you're thinking of with the horrible weave? Well, unfortunately ... she got what she paid for. But that girl doesn't have to be you. You can get a gorgeous head of extensions with the right know how.

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Hair Extension Advice from Celebrity Hair Stylist Ted Gibson

Filed under: Hair Cut and Style

celebrity stylist ted gibsonWe are loving Katie Holmes' return to long, luscious locks. After going mad for cropped looks like Katie's previous bob, and trendsetting Victoria Beckham's short do, we suddenly crave a big, full head of hair. Time for extensions!

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Katie Holmes Steps Out With Long Hair

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Hair Cut and Style

Katie Holmes long hairRemember when Katie Holmes was better known as Dawson's love interest than the taller half of TomKat? When she was more likely to dress like she shopped at JCPenney than in Paris? And when she had that long, thick hair? Well, that Katie is back! Or, at least, her long hair is.

At the Japanese premiere of "Valkyrie," Katie had long, loose waves that would make Joey Potter proud. And while we definitely approve of the change (not to say we don't love her sleek, chic, shorter hair too, because we do!), we're wondering what prompted it.

Katie's been under scrutiny for her thin frame recently -- she's reportedly undergone a drastic Scientology detox (a Purification Rundown, according to the Daily Mail) in order to prepare her body for a second pregnancy, and it's left her looking a little frail. Maybe this was a way to draw attention away from it (or cover her protruding clavicles).

Christo Dishes on Short Dos

    Gennifer Goodwin made a seemingly overnight tress-formation, appearing at the He's Just Not That Into You premiere on February 2 with long, wavy locks. Two days later, she rocked a straight, shoulder-grazing bob. We're loving the new do - how about you?

    Paris Hilton has joined the Katie & Posh Club, shrinking her long blonde locks into a chin-length crop. We say "shrinking" because it's hard keep tabs on the extension-fanatic's true lock length. But hey, when you have your own line of hair extensions (Hilton's line is called DreamCatchers), your chameleon-like hair length is your best advertisement. Before you follow Hilton's, lead check out what stylist to the stars Christo told StyleList about how to pull off a short do.

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    Jessica Alba went from a flowing romantic 'do to a chic and edgy bob.

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    Victoria Beckham: Before the Cut

    There was a time when Posh had long, flowing locks (well, extensions) before she went for her dramatic razor cut bob that kicked off the trend in Hollywood.

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    Victoria Beckham: Short Do

    "Victoria has a great bob that works with her style," says Christo. "There are not too many hair textures that can pull off this look; it has to be fine and straight." One advantage of a shorter cut? "They are fun to play with and can be very versatile. Ask your stylist how to play around with styling tools to create different looks."

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    Katie Holmes: Before the Cut

    When she started dating Tom Cruise, Katie's hair was long and straight.

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    Katie Holmes: Short Do

    "Katie Holmes can pull off a short cut," says Christo. "She went from a young pretty girl to a sexy woman who turns heads." But Christo warns, "Don't forget you need to be backat the salon 4-6 weeks after getting a short cut. Be prepared to put the money and time in."

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    Anne Hathaway: Before the Cut

    Before she chopped her locks for her upcoming film Dancing With Shiva , Hathaway was known for her long, thick hair.

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    Anne Hathaway: Short Don't

    "Anne's stylist played it safe and gave her a short bob cut. She's a very pretty girl but this look doesn't accentuate her beauty," explains Christo. "With her facial structure, I would go with a shorter cut like Selma Blair's."

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    Rihanna: Before the Cut

    The Barbados beauty and R 'n B star had super long hair when she first hit the charts as Jay Z's protege.

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B. Kamins - Giveaway Winner!

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botoxWe have a winner for the jam packed B. Kamins Chemist Bio-Maple eyelash fortifier and beauty 411, Beyond Botox: 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin Without Needles or Surgery by Ben Kaminsky giveaway. So why did our lucky lady Angie think she needed the lash juice so badly?

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Falsies 101 - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day, Beauty Tips

Jennifer LopezIf there is one feature that makes the face pop, it is enhancing the eyelashes. Sure mascara can do an okay job. But, if you can master the art of the false lash, you will need to apply very little else to get a gorgeous look. In fact, you can get lush lashes in five simple steps. We promise!

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Woman's Hair Weave Stops Speeding Bullet

Filed under: Hair Care, Hair Cut and Style

Storefront showing off its weavesBulletproof clothing has has been all the rage recently -- for instance, Obama's bulletproof suit -- but this is the first time we've ever even considered the possibility of a bullet resistant hair products. According to a police report coming out of Kansas City, Briana Bonds is alive today thanks to her extensions. Her incredibly tight weave apparently caught a bullet after her rampaging boyfriend opened fire on her while she sat in her car. We hope she tipped her stylist.

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DIY extensions for Halloween and beyond

Filed under: Beauty Tips, Hair Cut and Style


Like we always say, dressing up for Halloween is fun, but fake hair is fab year round. Today, to illustrate this point, we have a "How to" video showing you how to do "Rocker Chick" clip-in extensions at home.

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Pink hair for breast cancer research

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories, Style for a Cause, Get the Look, Beauty Tips, Hair Cut and Style

That's me! I went to DEX New York, a salon and studio in NYC frequented by Tyra Banks, to get a $10 hot pink hair extension. 100% of the proceeds go to The National Breast Cancer Foundation. You should get one, too! It was totally painless, took about five minutes once I was in the chair, and they gave me a pink cupcake. If you're in NYC, this is a great way to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Read on to see how it looks!

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Are extensions safe for your hair?

Filed under: Hair Care

If you have short hair and wish it was longer, you have oodles of options for hair extensions. You can go high-end or cheap, real or synthetic -- the options are nearly endless.

But if you want extensions, you have more to consider than whether you want to use Jessica Simpson's or Paris Hilton's -- you need to consider whether it's okay for your hair.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

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    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

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    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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